Blows save Tuesday Hembree (2-6) took the loss Tuesday as the Reds fell 7-5 to the Twins, giving up three runs on one hit and two walks over two-thirds of an inning to blow his second save of the sea... Impact After walking the first two batters he faced in the ninth inning while trying to protect a one-run lead, Hembree served up a three-run shot to Jorge Polanco to hand the game to Minnesota. The right-hander has been tagged for runs in four straight appearances while posting a 6:5 K:BB in three innings over that stretch, and the only thing keeping him in the closer role right now might be the fact that Amir Garrett hasn't looked much better during that stretch. If Hembree can't turn things around soon, the Reds might consider other options, such as Michael Lorenzen or Mychal Givens, in the ninth.
AUGUST 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE